I am leaving school

Disability Employment Services offers programs for school leavers who want to leave school early to start work.

How do I get the Early School Leaver program? 

You may be eligible for the Early School Leaver (ESL) program if all of the following apply:

• You must be in your final two years of school

• You must have a disability or medical condition

• You must be enrolled in a specialist disability school or class

• You must be receiving specialist disability educational funding or the Disability Support Pension

How can the Early School Leaver program help me? 

The Early School Leaver program aims to help individuals develop essential skills, explore career options, and prepare for entry into the workforce. ESL programs may include:

• Vocational education training (VET) courses, tickets and qualifications

• Access to work experience opportunities 

• Career guidance and counselling

• Job readiness training including resume writing and interview techniques

• Support to find and keep a job

• Ongoing support to help settle into a new job

Want more information?

Call us on 1800 660 660 and talk to one of our friendly staff to see how we can help you.